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Old 07-02-2011, 08:49 AM   #1
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97 323 astina sedans engine questions

hi guys and girls, i have just brought my first mazda as the title says a 97 323 ba astina sedan with a auto box in it.
it currently has the v6 engine in it thats a bit tired and could do with a rebuild but before i do that i am going to do the car up as there are no astinas around where i live done up.
i was wondering on everyones opionon on which way i should go firstly i will be changing to a manual but do i stick with the v6 and work that or if its possible i was thinking of changing to the 1.8 and add a turbo.

is it even possible to do a clean swap from the v6 to the 4 and what pit falls may i run in to along the way?
thanks in advance for any help pics to come soon.
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Old 07-02-2011, 09:39 AM   #2
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Different computers, stuff like ABS and passengers airbags among other things. May be easier to buy one with a fresh 4cyl engine or get the import version of the 6...
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Old 07-02-2011, 11:18 AM   #3
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is it even possible to do a clean swap from the v6 to the 4 and what pit falls may i run in to along the way?
the $3-4K that it will cost will far outweight the cost of selling the V6 auto and purchasing a I4 manual.

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Old 07-02-2011, 11:41 AM   #4
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Welcome to AGT.

You'd be better off getting a 2.5L KL engine and dropping that in, and probably getting a manual front cut from a V6 to make sure you get all the bits for a manual conversion

There's quite a bit of difference between what's in the V6 and I4 engine bays, but having said that it is pretty much all bolt-on differences.
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